Lake Crescent Lodge

Lake Crescent Lodge is a rustic resort hotel and restaurant that also offers recreation and relaxation on Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park. See photos and webcam, plus get additional details and lodging options.

The Lake Crescent Lodge is beautifully situated among maples and evergreens at Barnes Point, just west of Port Angeles, WA, on the sandy shores of Lake Crescent.

Lake Crescent is a particularly beautiful spot in the Olympic National Park, in the Pacific Northwest.

This historic lodge was built in 1915 as a hotel and tavern, and today looks just as it did 100 years ago. (See History below.)

A massive stone fireplace, huge lobby filled with period antiques, and an inviting sun porch overlooking the lake provides all the ambiance you crave, which is why Lake Crescent Resort might be the perfect location for a wedding or family event, or a winter getaway, not to mention a fabulous vacation spot from May to New Year's Day. (It is closed from January through April each year.)

It's also a great home base for day-tripping, with easy access to popular sites such as Mount Storm King, Pyramid Mountain, Spruce Railroad Trail, Marymere Falls and Barnes Creek trails.

What else can you do while at the Lodge?

Enjoy Thanksgiving at the Lodge

Christmas Eve buffet or Christmas Day brunch make for relaxing holiday options

Sign up for a guided kayak tour around the lake

Rent a boat and have a floating picnic

Take the kids fishing.

Hike 1.5 miles (.75 miles one way) to Marymere Falls and back

Right around the corner is the Storm King Ranger Station, where you can obtain lots of info on the Olympic National Park

The Singer Tavern Cottages, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, were designed and built to resemble the original cottages constructed in 1915. There are 10-one bedroom and three-2 bedroom cottages which offer more privacy and space. Each one has a porch and enjoys lake and mountain views.

The Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins are located along the shoreline of Lake Crescent, each one with a fireplace, of course.

Also listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, these cabins are very popular and offer all the usual
conveniences and spectacular views.

Storm King Rooms

The Storm King rooms are a more contemporary version of serene
and restful. Each room has a balcony or
porch, the usual amenities again but without TV or telephone.

Marymere Rooms

Named after the Marymere Falls which are just a short hike away, these
rooms are situated alongside Lake Crescent just a short distance from the
historic lodge. There are no TV's or
telephones to distract you but you won't be able to take your eyes off the
mountain and lake views.

Pyramid Mountain Rooms

Surrounded by towering trees, and peace and quiet, the Pyramid
Mountain Rooms are the perfect place to sit on your porch or balcony and
observe nature, breathe in the fresh air and just relax. Again, no distracting
TVs or telephones.

The Resort website may also have specials and package deals - look for the "Specials and Packages" button on the home page

Dining at the Lodge

The Lodge dining room has earned the WA Wine First Award for fine dining. The menu includes gourmet meals for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in this romantic setting overlooking the beautiful lake.

Lake Crescent Lodge History

In 1915, Avery and Julia Singer built the bungalow style lodge and tavern and named it Singer's Tavern. The Singers owned and managed the tavern and lodge for 13 years, the first six of which a ferry boat ride was the only way to get to the tavern. Upon completion of the Olympic Loop Highway (now Hwy 101) in 1922, cars could finally bring their passengers to the tavern and beyond.

Between 1927 and 1951, Singer's Tavern was owned by the Seattle Trust Company, and then by Walter and Bessie Bovee, who revitalized the establishment in the 1940's. Nearby Bovee's Meadow bears their name, and can be reached by a short walk from the Lodge.

In the late 1930's, as Congress was discussing the idea of establishing national parks, the Olympic Peninsula was placed on the short-list. This brought about a visit from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who stayed in one of Singer's cabins in 1937 in order to further explore the idea.

The trip was apparently a success, for in 1938, the Olympic National Park was created. It encompasses the entire mountainous interior region of the Olympic Peninsula.

The National Park Service purchased Singer's Tavern in 1951, and it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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